Cjbear087 Posted Sunday at 12:12 PM Share Posted Sunday at 12:12 PM So I’ve just taken my new fx6 out of the box to find that one of the plastic fasteners has shattered. Does it look like there’s any other damage here? Is it really a big deal or should I just buy the replacement on Amazon and everything else is good? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikv6 Posted Sunday at 01:04 PM Share Posted Sunday at 01:04 PM (edited) That would be a non issue for me. You can still tighten the nut with a wrench or a ratchet and socket in the interim. I would just order the another replacement plastic "wing socket". Remember to tighten them in a star pattern, and that very tight=broken. Do not overtighten. Edited Sunday at 01:05 PM by quikv6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjbear087 Posted Sunday at 01:05 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 01:05 PM On 9/15/2024 at 2:04 PM, quikv6 said: That would be a non issue for me. You can still tighten the nut with a wrench or a ratchet and socket. I would just order the another replacement plastic "wing socket". Rememeber to tighten them in a star pattern, and that very tight=broken. Do not overtighten. So that plastic bit is the only thing that is broken? Everything else looks fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted Sunday at 01:48 PM Share Posted Sunday at 01:48 PM On 9/15/2024 at 9:05 AM, Cjbear087 said: So that plastic bit is the only thing that is broken? Everything else looks fine Just way over tightened it. That’s all. It’s sealed by the top O-ring. Physical down pressure doesn’t make as much difference as you think. Only tighten them to when it gets decent pressure. And tighten them in opposite pairs. That way the pressure is uniform. Kind of like you’d tighten wheel lug nuts on a car (if you’ve ever done that before). And don’t feel bad about it at all. I’ve got employees that do the same thing. With anything from propane tanks to fertilizer filters. And they should know better. Just have to trust the O-ring to do its job. it’s just one of those things we learn. Nbd. You may be able to get a replacement on Amazon. If you’re worried about leaks. Keep the filter in a medium depth pan. Then go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and get a moisture sensor that will scream at you when it gets wet. Relatively cheap and adds a ton of peace of mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjbear087 Posted Sunday at 01:49 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 01:49 PM On 9/15/2024 at 2:48 PM, Tony s said: Just way over tightened it. That’s all. It’s sealed by the top O-ring. Physical down pressure doesn’t make as much difference as you think. Only tighten them to when it gets decent pressure. And tighten them in opposite pairs. That way the pressure is uniform. Kind of like you’d tighten wheel lug nuts on a car (if you’ve ever done that before). And don’t feel bad about it at all. I’ve got employees that do the same thing. With anything from propane tanks to fertilizer filters. And they should know better. Just have to trust the O-ring to do its job. it’s just one of those things we learn. Nbd. You may be able to get a replacement on Amazon. If you’re worried about leaks. Keep the filter in a medium depth pan. Then go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and get a moisture sensor that will scream at you when it gets wet. Relatively cheap and adds a ton of peace of mind. No worries about leaks, I haven’t set it up yet so I’ll just wait until ive got the replacement fastener. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted Sunday at 01:51 PM Share Posted Sunday at 01:51 PM On 9/15/2024 at 9:05 AM, Cjbear087 said: So that plastic bit is the only thing that is broken? Everything else looks fine? Right. The plastic is just for your ease of closing it. Doesn’t need to be much over finger tight though. That’s what my guys do. “It holds lp in! I need to wrench it down!” 😒 No, let the O-ring work. Doesn’t take much pressure 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted Sunday at 02:03 PM Share Posted Sunday at 02:03 PM https://www.amazon.com/Hagen-Fluval-FX6-Lid-Fastener/dp/B00U8PORO2/ref=sr_1_10?crid=22VW9AMQ8K45A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N7yhWnRJWg-447nAxcTTKfHSqtL9uQMmE8wZpeY1KuJBbsaruS3736sTpPoWtpYlmEb6jCwFP_NV7LE_ZyfMLMZjmPJLhsph9IrPgmYzi59mR2qf-56I2ymoYAiZe2UIbeRQmpyn3ylF6QJLuuPprKpTgr4d8GjyK99qTeMIDY2xxXHLrmKkP-btJi0SKu-Yd0IQtobgmzPOY0zbRr_lX1uu3Dn624oj4b1_PbZ8astgerObDjZUMe8OBcQFJqBgcIQYagfipIkY4_L-Dfw66brM_LrF0HTDysd2YXCuvLg.OglYZBDk9h5-6t_pUVawb-u_fgL1PaAQFQR14S0LjxA&dib_tag=se&keywords=fluval+fx6+replacement+parts&qid=1726408971&sprefix=fx6+fluval%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted Sunday at 03:42 PM Share Posted Sunday at 03:42 PM Personally, I’d buy the replacement because it’s new and my OCD wouldn’t allow it not to be there. Other than that, you should be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne 82nd Posted Sunday at 07:16 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:16 PM Now we can rename it a over torque safety nut🙂 Not much contact area on that bare nut I wonder if the white part help serves as flat washer? ( Cover Fasteners Item #A20215 $13.99 Compatible With: FX2/FX4/FX6 Canister Filter View Details 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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